Code of Ethics

We shall demonstrate the highest standards of personal integrity, truthfulness, and honesty in all our professional activities in order to inspire the trust and confidence of the children and families and of those with whom we work

**Being a mom, and experiencing the moment of dropping my child off to school for the first time I want to feel confident that my child is safe in good hands. As a professional childcare instructor I must make parents feel confident that I am a great teacher trustworthy to work with their child. I must first build a relationship with each parent and learn each child. In order for the parents to trust me, they must learn about me.

To be familiar with the knowledge base of early childhood care and education and to stay informed through continuing education and training.

**Going to school and receiving training will allow you to stay up to beat in better serving the parents and children. In order to teach to children and give them a great education I would have to be knowledgeable of what I’m teaching to relate it with the children.

We shall build relationships with individual children and families while individualizing the curricula
and learning environments to facilitate young children’s development and learning.

**Establishing a relationship with any child is extremely important. A child must feel safe and confident before they confide within anyone. Gaining a child’s trust is not hard if you are honest, gentle and respectful. Once that bond between the parents, children and teacher has been established they are able to move forward to the next step in teaching.  

Article: NAEYC. (2005, April). Code of ethical conduct and statement of commitment. Retrieved May 26, 2010, fromhttp://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/PSETH05.pdf

Article: The Division for Early Childhood. (2000, August). Code of ethics. Retrieved May 26, 2010, fromhttp://www.dec-sped.org/

RESOURCES

Video Program: “The Resources for Early Childhood”
Five early childhood professionals discuss their preferred and trusted resources.

• NAEYC. (2009). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://sylvan.live.ecollege.com/ec/courses/72033/CRS-CW-5691428/educ6005_readings/naeyc_dap_position_statement.pdf
• NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on child abuse prevention. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/ChildAbuseStand.pdf
• NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on school readiness. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/Readiness.pdf
• NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on responding to linguistic and cultural diversity. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/diversity.pdf
• NAEYC. (2003). Early childhood curriculum, assessment, and program evaluation: Building an effective, accountable system in programs for children birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/pscape.pdf
• NAEYC. (2009, April). Early childhood inclusion: A summary. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/DEC_NAEYC_ECSummary_A.pdf
• Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families. (2010). Infant-toddler policy agenda. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://main.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ter_pub_infanttodller
• FPG Child Development Institute. (2006, September). Evidence-based practice empowers early childhood professionals and families. (FPG Snapshot, No. 33). Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~snapshots/snap33.pdf
  
  Note: The following article can be found in the Walden University Library databases.
• Turnbull, A., Zuna, N., Hong, J. Y., Hu, X., Kyzar, K., Obremski, S., et al.  (2010). Knowledge-to-action guides. Teaching Exceptional Children, 42(3), 42–53.
  Use the Academic Search Complete database, and search using the article's title. 

Global Support for Children’s Rights and Well-Being

• Article: UNICEF (n.d.). Fact sheet: A summary of the rights under the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.unicef.org/crc/files/Rights_overview.pdf
   
• Websites:
  • World Forum Foundation
    http://worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wp/about-us
    This link connects you to the mission statement of this organization. Make sure to watch the video on this webpage 
  • World Organization for Early Childhood Education
    http://www.omep-usnc.org/
    Read about OMEP’s mission. 
  • Association for Childhood Education International
    http://acei.org/about/
    Click on “Mission/Vision” and “Guiding Principles and Beliefs” and read these statements.

Selected Early Childhood Organizations

• National Association for the Education of Young Children
  http://www.naeyc.org/
• The Division for Early Childhood
  http://www.dec-sped.org/
• Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families
  http://www.zerotothree.org/
• WESTED
  http://www.wested.org/cs/we/print/docs/we/home.htm
• Harvard Education Letter
  http://www.hepg.org/hel/topic/85
• FPG Child Development Institute
  http://www.fpg.unc.edu/main/about.cfm
• Administration for Children and Families Headstart’s National Research Conference
  http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/hsrc/
• HighScope
  http://www.highscope.org/
• Children’s Defense Fund
  http://www.childrensdefense.org/
• Center for Child Care Workforce
  http://www.ccw.org/
• Council for Exceptional Children
  http://www.cec.sped.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home
• Institute for Women’s Policy Research
  http://www.iwpr.org/index.cfm
• National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education
  http://www.ncrece.org/wordpress/
• National Child Care Association
  http://www.nccanet.org/
• National Institute for Early Education Research
  http://nieer.org/
• Pre[K]Now
  http://www.preknow.org/
• Voices for America’s Children
  http://www.voices.org/
• The Erikson Institute
  http://www.erikson.edu/
     

Selected Professional Journals Available in the Walden Library
Tip: Use the A-to-Z e-journal list to search for specific journal titles. (Go to “How Do I...?”, select “Tips for Specific Formats and Resources,” and then “e-journals” to find this search interface.)

• YC Young Children
• Childhood
• Journal of Child & Family Studies
• Child Study Journal
• Multicultural Education
• Early Childhood Education Journal
• Journal of Early Childhood Research
• International Journal of Early Childhood
• Early Childhood Research Quarterly
• Developmental Psychology
• Social Studies
• Maternal & Child Health Journal
• International Journal of Early Years Education

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

Infant and Toddler Quicksource       http://www.teacherquicksource.com/infanttoddler/default.aspx

National Education Association      http://www.nea.org/home/18163.htm

Ortlipp, M., Arthur, L., & Woodrow, C. (2011). Discourses of the Early Years Learning Framework: Constructing the Early Childhood Professional. Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, 12(1), 56-70. Retrieved from EBSCOhost

Quotes by Lyndon B Johnson

"Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose." Lyndon B Johnson

"We must throw open the doors of opportunity. But we also must equip our people to walk through these doors."

"Education is not a problem. Education is an opportunity."

Marian Wright Edelman

“You're not obligated to win. You're obligated to keep trying to do the best you can every day.”

     “The challenge of social justice is to evoke a sense of community that we need to make our nation a better place, just as we make it a safer place.”

“If you don't like the way the world is, you change it. You have an obligation to change it. You just do it one step at a time.”

"Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it.”

“If we don't stand up for children, then we don't stand for much.”

PERSONAL CHILDHOOD WEB

There were many people who contributed to the growth of my childhood. Many provided for me and saw that I was taken care of. I had many teachers that made sure they provided me with the best education. I had tons of family members that made sure I was safe and grounded. Unfortunately I couldn’t write about all but the most special five people to me are: Anita my mother, my grandparents Ann & JR, aunt Greta and Mrs. Gray  

MY MOM

Anita my mom can sometimes be a loving and sweet person. She protected me in every way there was while going up. She made sure I was well taken care of, sheltered, clothed me and taught me how to be the woman I am. My mom became a single mother when I was about 12 years old when my parents divorced. I remember times when she was unable to buy the things we wanted, but she made sure she provided us with the things we needed. My mom taught me that women can survive alone. Although I went without my many wants, I still thank my mom for bending her back to making a better life for her girls.

JR & Ann my grandparents I thank God for having these special people in my life. Growing up I sometimes hated that my grandfather JR was a preacher. He made sure we were in church growing up. Thanks to my grandparents I am able to understand the religious aspects of life and I’m so thankful for it. When my mom was unable to provide for us, we could always ask them and no matter what, my grandparents made sure we received it. My grandparents made sure that each grandchild was up to part in school with education; if we were applying ourselves they gave us allowances. My grandmother showed me how to be a wonderful wife and take care of my family. Watching her cater to my grandfather and prepare meals, cleaning and ironing showed me the responsibilities I should follow by now.

AUNT GRETA

Greta my aunt has always been a role model in my life. When I was little, I always said I wanted to be like her. My aunt raised two boys as a single mom, worked two jobs and received a bachelor’s degree.  My mom lacked a degree unlike my aunt so I always said if my aunt could maintain the difficulities of life, I could do the same. Now I’m pushing further than my aunt and trying to receive my master’s.  Greta was my childhood tutor who helped guide me back on track when I was losing sight. She was pretty tough. Slacking was not allowed; she treated me like I wasn’t family. I considered that tough love.

Mrs. Gray was my childhood babysitter. Mrs. Gray lived right down the street from my grandparents. I had so much fun at her house. We use to bake things together and watch movies all the time. I visited her on days when I didn’t have to. She used to pay me to paint her toe nails which was so much fun. She loved the kids she saw after very dearly.  She looked out for our best interest. Any activity we did she made it educational and fun.

My mother continues to impact my life guiding me. Whenever I face an obstacle in life I seek my mother for advice.

My grandparents continue impacting my life by assuring that I live a Christian life. I still attend church regularly and have grown closer to God over the years.

My aunt still impacts my life by now raising her two young grandbabies and going back to school at age 40 to be a funeral director. It gets rough with me attending school with a one year old, but once again my aunt situation inspires me that I can succeed.

Mrs. Gray is no longer here, she passed a few years ago.  I remember visiting her before she passed and she told me Andre’ (that’s how she pronounced my name.) you have to come back and see me, but bring Nita (my sister under me) back with you. About a week later she passed. I miss her so much. I wish she was still here to see how mature I have grown and see my family that I’ve created. Her memories are still with me.

  

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Favorite Children's Book

I really enjoy this book, because it captures the attention of the children. Its a book, but an activity as well that helps to develop their listening skills along with memory skills. The children at my job really love this book as well. I loved this book so much i bought it for my 18month old baby.

My beautiful Childhood Picture

This image reminds me of the young beautiful Andrea. I like to look at old pictures of myself to see how much i have changed in feature and much i grown into a woman. The younger days were much more care free. Onlyhaving to worry about school performance. Being an adult is way harder with focusing on establishing a solid future, and trying to gove your child a better life than you had!

Quote about Children

"Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it."
Proverbs 22:6 NKJV

Reflections of Eduucation

I absolutely love working with children. My main issue and concern with education is lack of parental assistance. I have seen too many times, children raising themselves along with the parents showing lack of concern. Working in a head start center i see parents blame the teachers for their childs failure. The problem is when the parent expect teachers to teach their child every aspect of education there is. It takes more than a teacher to install knowledge into a child. The parents must work with the children at home as well.
It is a good feeling to know that you have succeeded in saving a child's life. You may scar the childs heart permanently knowing that you were their role model. I can remember teachers that scarred me from elementary school. Years later i still keep in touch with those teachers. The part that brightens me the most is when they tell me how proud of me they are.